Individuals with Disabilities Using Technology in the Community
1. Visit AssistiveWare web site
AssistiveWare specializes in software that provides full access to Mac OS X for students with physical, speech, languages and vision impairments. With the AssistiveWare software a student with a disability can fully participate in school activities, whether it involves creating a video in iMovie or using the standard educational software all the other kids use. (There are wonderful communication/Proloquo2go videos. For this exploration - focus on the videos further down the page that involve adults and students with more physical disabilities.)
Post for each topic is due June 18 [5 points] Or, You may participate in the twitter chat (#SPND422June) for Theme 3 and 4. We will discuss this option further during the first weekend.
1. Visit AssistiveWare web site
AssistiveWare specializes in software that provides full access to Mac OS X for students with physical, speech, languages and vision impairments. With the AssistiveWare software a student with a disability can fully participate in school activities, whether it involves creating a video in iMovie or using the standard educational software all the other kids use. (There are wonderful communication/Proloquo2go videos. For this exploration - focus on the videos further down the page that involve adults and students with more physical disabilities.)
Assistiveware Video Case Studies
2. Read the articles:
Disabled Bodies, Able Minds: Giving Voice, Movement, and Independence to the Physically Challenged
http://www.edutopia.org/assistivetechnologyGreat Advances Being Made in Assistive Technology
Then watch the video: Assistive Technology: Enabling Dreams
After you complete these steps, go to the Padlet to add your thoughts to the discussion posted there.
Post for each topic is due June 18 [5 points] Or, You may participate in the twitter chat (#SPND422June) for Theme 3 and 4. We will discuss this option further during the first weekend.